Pride Of Detroit: For Detroit Lions Fans

It's the dead of June and nothing is happening, which means the PODcast crew is talking about the third episode of Defend the Den...and kicking off the LISTCAST campaign. Wide receivers are here as Jeremy, Ryan and Chris presents the definitive Pride Of Detroit predictive rankings of the top 10 best receivers for the 2021 NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jeremy Reisman delivers his notes and observations as Detroit Lions minicamp gets underway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing: The Scraps. Another addition to the Pride Of Detroit podcast feed - the stuff that happened during breaks while recording our PODcast episode. Look for The Scraps the night after a PODcast is released. We'll collect some of the weird, funny and insightful bits that didn't quite make it in to our main podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOW DARE YOU WEAR A HELMET?! Dan Campbell draws ire from one national sports radio host last week, and the PODcast crew reacts to archetypes and tropes of coaches. The trio break down the latest from OTAs, including strong performances from Jared Goff, plus continued Todd Gurley rumors. They also preview upcoming minicamp, breaking down the biggest storylines and anticipating the return of Tyrell Crosby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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John Cassillo (@JohnCassillo on Twitter) writes for Tom Nunes is an Absolute Magician, the SB Nation blog for all this Syracuse Orange. He's stepping into First Byte with Chris and Jeremy to break down the new Lions cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu, drafted out of Syracuse. The guys discuss Melifonwu's shutdown corner experience, his patience in his growth, what he did well at Syracuse and where he'll need to grow to become a starting corner in the NFL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremy and Ryan recap all the big news from Week 1 of OTAs. Then the crew turns their attention to the full scope of the offseason with Offseason Superlatives! What offseason move had you drinking the most Kool Aid? What was the most head-scratching moment? Which move was most underrated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jonas Pope (@JEPopeIV) writes for the News & Observer and the Durham Sun and joins the show to talk about NC State's Alim McNeil, the Detroit Lions 3rd round draft pick! Jonas breaks down for Jeremy and Chris what makes Alim so special among NTs in college, how immovable he was during his playing time, and what he'll be like as he transitions to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OTAs are here, and the PODcast crew is on it. But to lead off the show, they discuss the latest rumors that the Lions targeted the OTHER Campbell, Matt Campbell, in their coaching search, and deliver their own takes on the situation. The guys also play a new game, Coach Speak or Real Talk and use it to chop up the latest coach platitudes on Lions players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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With Jeremy off for vacation, Ryan and Chris tag team this PODcast. With the schedule in their laps, they break down their favorite games of the upcoming season, and Chris hands Ryan a number of questions for best games. That's right, superlatives - what's going to be the best game that ends in a Lions win, and what game will make you want to drink the most? Plus, Ryan lays out the situation and takes on Tyrell Crosby, plus notes from rookie minicamp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lars Hanson (@LarsHanson) joins First Byte to discuss new Lions DT Levi Onzuwurike with Ryan and Jeremy. Lars covers University of Washington football and has the insight into what Levi was like in college and what made him so effective for the Huskies. He helps to break down what will make Levi shine as he makes his next step in his journey as a member of the Detroit Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Perfett delivers this bite-sized edition of PODcast to instantly react to the Lions 2021 schedule! With a tough division road stretch to start and plenty of strong extra-divisional opponents, will the Lions prevail in 2021? How does Jeremy Reisman and our fan poll think Detroit will do this year? This is our quick reactions as a preview to the PODcast coming on Monday with full breakdown of the schedule, so be sure to subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who said the post-draft week would be quiet? Kerryon Johnson was released by the Lions, indicating perhaps some faith in seventh rounder Jermar Jefferson. TE Josh Hill abruptly retires, and the Lions sign Darren Fells in his place. Center Frank Ragnow gets a massive extension, cementing his place on the Lions for years to come. Plus, Albert Breer has a story about how the Lions might have been getting serious offers to trade down. Chris, Jeremy and Ryan discuss all this and so much more on this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Tyson Alger (@tysonalger) from The Athletic, covering the Oregon Ducks, joins First Byte to discuss new Lions OT Penei Sewell. Selected seventh overall, Tyson tells Chris and Jeremy what makes him so special and why Oregon started him on the offensive line so young. They talk about his strengths, what he needs to work on and how he was used in Oregon's offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2021 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Detroit Lions have their draft class. Jeremy, Chris and Ryan break down every selection and let you know what the Lions are getting in each player. They let you in on a stellar talent in Penei Sewell, the Lions rebuild blueprint with Onwuzurike and McNeill, plus Chris gets excited to talk about Amon-Ra St. Brown. Ryan also delivers a lesson to Lions twitter about what it takes to rebuild a team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices